Laparoscopic versus mini-lap cholecystectomy for gallstone disease

Indian J Gastroenterol. 1996 Jul;15(3):94-6.

Abstract

Aim: To compare the outcome of laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) and mini-lap cholecystectomy (MC) in patients with symptomatic gallstone disease.

Method: One hundred patients undergoing LC (50) or MC (50) were evaluated for duration of surgery, morbidity, need for analgesia, duration of hospitalization and interval to return to normal work.

Results: The mean operative time was significantly longer in the LC group (94 +/- 17 vs 129 +/- 33 min; p < 0.05). The rate of morbidity and conversion to open surgery were similar in the two groups. Patients in the MC group required more oral analgesia (p = ns). The mean post-operative hospital stay in this group was 3.3 +/- 1.5 days as compared to 3.3 +/- 2.7 days in the LC group (p = ns). Patients in the LC group took the same time to return to normal work (19.1 +/- 3.2 days) as those in the MC group 19.5 +/- 5.4 days (p = ns).

Conclusion: MC and LC are comparable procedures for treatment of gallstone disease in our country.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Cholecystectomy / methods*
  • Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic*
  • Cholelithiasis / surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / epidemiology
  • Prospective Studies
  • Time Factors